1
as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
continued to cling to the old ideas of child rearing long after they had gone out of fashion
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2
as in to grip
to have or keep in one's hands
clung to a pole in the subway car to keep from falling as it lurched along
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cling (to)
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Businesses have held back on adding new workers in large part because they’ve been gripped by uncertainty about where tariffs might ultimately settle in President Donald Trump’s volatile trade war.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025 -
Not since Captain Phillips have I been so gripped by this kind of maritime warfare, all of which reaches its climax when Kiki starts handing out water guns.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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Video showed people sliding down the inflatable chute near the front of the plane while clutching luggage and small children.—
Jeff Martin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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The 993’s compelling performance is owed in part to a responsive pedal box whose throttle, brake, and clutch work in perfect harmony with responsive steering and the car’s relatively light weight.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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If he's nominated and manages to clench the win, the actor could make Emmy history as the first Black winner for best supporting actor in a drama.—
Kalhan Rosenblatt,
NBC news,
15 July 2025
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They were clenched into what Christina called the claws.—
Clare Sestanovich,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Mark was disappointed, but the poster defended himself, saying he’s helped before and didn’t want to be taken for granted.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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In reality, a number of simple changes can defend against most attacks.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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And believe it or not, plenty are genuinely comfortable, holding their own against traditional footwear.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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For years, top Trumpworld figures, some of whom currently hold top administration posts, and even the president himself, speculated about Epstein’s death and his alleged blackmail operation.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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Leave your troubles behind and grab a lime, because Thursday is National Tequila Day.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Concerned, the roommates grabbed golf clubs from one of the first-floor bedrooms and checked the house for a possible intruder.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Afterward, Suárez stood by himself, foot planted on the top step of the dugout.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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The Bank of Kigali worked with the team to restructure debt when necessary, and Zaria Group’s African shareholder base, many of whom had weathered economic turbulence before, stood by the project.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Cling (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cling%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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